No previous post we made an introduction regarding the Privacy and Security that anyone should have on the Internet, today we will continue with more advice.
1 - Watch what you say on social media
It's okay to keep a personal blog or pages on social networks (Facebook,Twitter, Google+, etc), but you should do it with good judgment, avoiding to provide information that reveals much about your life. In this sense:
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A) Be careful when informing the places you go to
Nowadays, it means sharing the places you frequent, using photos or check-ins on Facebook, for example. If you make a point of using these tools, try to inform only public places that are quite frequented, such as shopping malls or parks. Avoid informing more reserved places that facilitate your identification.
When possible, restrict access to location information only to your friends. Also, consider checking in or posting photos when you are leaving some location instead of doing so upon arrival. To prevent "Malefactors" know exactly where you are and have time to plan for any negative action.
Finally, when traveling, do not divulge the details of your roadmap so that anyone can know exactly where you are or how long you will be away from your residence. This could be an invitation for your house to be robbed.
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B) Avoid ostentation online
It is not a good idea to disclose the assets you or your family has, as well as any other information that makes your financial situation clear. Criminals also access the internet and therefore you may end up being a victim of robberies or even kidnappings.
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C) Have discretion with your photos or videos
The photos (or videos) you post on social networks can also reveal a lot about you. Therefore, avoid:
»Provide photos that show the entrance of your house or exhibit any feature that allows you to identify it, guidance especially useful in small towns;
»Similarly, avoid posting photos that accurately identify the address where you study or work;
»Show pictures of cars that belong to you or your family (remember tip B). If unavoidable, avoid showing the vehicle's registration number;
»Post photos of relatives or friends without their permission. It is not advisable to disclose images of small children, but if you choose to do so, at least avoid registering situations that facilitate their location, such as pictures in a uniform that makes it clear in which school the child studies;
»Disclose photos that are too sexy or embarrassing in everyday situations.
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D) Use the social network privacy settings
Depending on the social network, you can determine what information your contacts can access through the privacy settings. So take some time to understand how these features work to limit the most important information about you to only those who are close to you.
I hope the advice is useful. Stay tuned to Part 3 of this series of articles ...
